Register here – https://www.bikereg.com/the-sandy-neck-fat-bike-winter-classic#Register $75 gets you a jersey and an after party. It’s gonna be fun! All fund raising goes to: * Barnstable Land Trust and * MassAudubon Long Pasture Wildlife SanctuaryHere are the event notes…. The Sandy Neck Fat Bike Winter Classic (SNFBWC) – first annual! – is a night time party ride on a […]
Relay winners Fat-Bike Radio’s Podcast Week! It’s Part 2 of the Burning Gnomes on the Spectrum coverage of the Shelltrack – Snow Crown Race Series opener from Ryan’s on York in Manitowoc, WI. (L-R) Gomez-Jason-Amanda Spinner & Gomez interview Jason and Amanda Manders from Trail Genius along with Sarah and George Kapitz from the Snow Crown Race Series. […]
Silver Creek Park is a super venue for a race! Sven, Spinner & Gomez recorded this recap of the Shelltrack Race at Ryan’s on York in Manitowoc, WI. It’s a combination of three of our Podcasts all rolled into a two-part report from what is rumored to be “the longest-running fat-bike race in Wisconsin”! The […]
Do you like to play bikes? Really? So do we! And so do a couple of our Amigos – Zion Cyclery and Hugh Jass! With this much fat-bike horsepower there’s bound to be sixteen gnome tons of certified fat-bike fun. The Fatter by the Lake Weekend Retreat Sponsored by Surly Bikes is the fourth event […]
Geo Our long-time amigo George from Broken Spoke Bicycle Studio runs a race series in the Northeast corner of Wisconsin called the Snow Crown that consists of four events that all have a personality of their own. I may be a little biased but my personal favorite is the Shelltrack race! I was at the […]
Fat-Bike Race season has begun and the Danger Gnome Podcast took a field trip out to Lake Geneva to do our best imitation of a bike racer and to record this bit of podcasting. Along the way, we interview Kerry Gonzalez who laid out the course at the Lake Geneva race. We also talk with […]
The Hugh Jass Fat-Bike Race Series is the kind of race that can feel very much like a kick-ass ride…and you can’t say that about many races. These races are so cool, that we’ve teamed up together to co-host one of the races at our next big bike party down in Zion (Fatter by the […]
Click the Flyer for more Information This Saturday there’s a brand new fat-bike race series starting and the series is being held on a brand new trail system down in Rockford, Illinois! This grassroots Fat-Bike race series begins this Saturday! It’s put on by the Rockford Park District. It’s a great way to check out […]
The Hugh Jass Fat Bike Race Series is in its fifth year and I have to admit, that if I were to come back as a fat-bike race, I’d want to be a Hugh Jass Fat Bike Race! America’s Dairyland – aka, Wisconsin has taken a really fun approach to fat-bike racing and these races […]
Horrible Idea: Crusher Gravel Race Report For the past two summers, I’ve trained and mentally prepped myself for the 906 Adventure Team’s Marji Gesick mountain bike race in Marquette, MI. It’s a killer. Known for pushing you out of your comfort zone, the Marji director Todd Poquette has another event called The Crusher Gravel Race […]
Fat Bikes might have been crafted for the snowfields of the northern hemisphere, but they’re as equally at home on loose trails, muddy tracks, and sandy beaches……….and that’s where they’ve captured the attention of Aussie riders ‘cause we’ve got plenty of incredible beaches surrounding our Great Southern Land. Arguably one of our best beaches is […]
Gomez Joins Chris Daisy and Sprocket the Wonder Dawg at the Cloud Factory Studios down in beautiful Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin for a behind the scenes look at El Rodeo Funduro. Before you listen to the show take a look at Pat Smage’s video shot at the Rock’n Beach Funduro last Spring. Come and Join in […]
When I was a kid my older brother and I used to reenact the great battles on All-Star Wrestling in the living room of our house. Before Hulk Hogan and the WWF, All-Star Wrestling reigned supreme in the 1970s and early 80s. The back of the sofa would served as the top rope as my […]
The Fat Fish 40 Race was held this past weekend. I missed out on this race last year for its inaugural run. I didn’t want to miss out on it again. Apparently, tio Gomez felt the same way, because he sent out an invite for one of the bike black ribbon crew to go up […]
By Betsy Williford Photos by Rich Loftin Alaska, the Last Frontier. A land so vast, so wild, full of beauty, wildlife, big mountains and impressive glaciers. One can only fully grasp all of these descriptors by traveling there and experiencing it for yourself. A few weeks ago I, along with my husband, finally made my […]
The Blockade Runner Resort was the proud host hotel for the 2019 US Open Fat Bike Beach Championships. For those that missed the event, or are curious about checking it out in the future, aerial videographer Peter Newman did a fantastic job capturing the highlights of the day in the week’s Fat Video Tuesday clip. You […]
Valdez Alaska hosts a parade, rodeo, cross-country and downhill events all in one action-packed weekend! The pictures from this event are incredible! This one is on my bucket list. Check out these images courtesy of the Chugach Fat Bike Bash. Fat-Bike Event Calendar We’ve been loading some of our favorite events onto our Event Schedule. […]
Philippe Berruyer was part of the very first edition of Raid Trans-Mauritania (RTM) run last month (February 2019). He sent us some striking photos that sent me down the wormhole of discovering more about the East African Nation of Mauritania and the RTM. Mauritania is on the east coast of Africa and right next to […]
The Dose of Fat is back with Leia, Spinner, and Gnomez in the Midwest Family Broadcast Studios in Madison, Wisconsin. Just in time for this year’s Fat Bike Birkie, we interview the men’s and women’s 2018 Fat Bike Birkie Champions, Chris Stevens and Jill Cederholm! Today’s show is brought to you by the 45 North […]
On Saturday, February 9th, 2019 fat riders, racers, and the fat-curious descended upon the Saratoga Spa State Park’s Warming Hut for the 5th annual Saratoga Fat Bike Rally. And par for the course, Ma Nature kept things interesting right up to Rally Eve! Just south of New York’s Adirondack mountain region, Saratoga benefits from plenty […]
The race season isn’t over yet. The race season isn’t over until the fat fish sings. That would usually take place at the 2nd edition of the Fat Fish 40 up in Webster Wisconsin. If you’re looking for great grassroots fat-bike racing, you should click this link – https://www.fatfishrace.com/ Event Calendar We’ve been loading some of our […]
How does a bike trip to the Australian Outback sound? How about a Stage Race run by volunteers and – whilst offering an extreme sporting challenge – has a beautify non-commercial / family atmosphere? The location is incredibly remote (4×4 only, no mobile/cell phone reception) so it offers a rare opportunity to unplug and kick […]
The 4th annual Grizzly Fat Bike Marathon returns to the Canmore Nordic Centre on March 10th, 2019. 36km Solo or Two Person Relay categories are available. Fat-Bike Racing on Groomed XC Ski Trail. Check out all the details here: http://www.grizzlyevents.ca/ Fat-Bike Event Calendar We’ve been loading some of our favorite events onto our Event Schedule. Everything […]
The Wind River Mountain Festival presents the inaugural Drift 100. The race takes place in Wyoming, at the northern base of the Wind River Range. Participants (“Drifters”) may run, bike, or ski. This year’s event is coming up on March 9. For more information visit www.thedrift100.com . Check Out the Fat-Bike Event Calendar We’ve been loading some of […]
This is how we roll in the Big Whiskey – aka Wisconsin – America’s (freek’n) Dairyland! We ride and then drink a beer(s)! I think they snuck in the zip-lining part of the equation, but check it out…the awards party is at a bowling alley! Click the link for more information – https://lamboriders.org/events/rip-zip-and-sip-1/7880 Fat-Bike Event Calendar We’ve […]
Looks like everyone got the memo to run their Fat-Bike event on February 2nd this winter. I don’t know how things are percolating in your neck of the woods, but here in the big whiskey, we have a nice layer of powdery snow and I’ve been going out to play bikes every freak’n day! Here’s […]
US Open Fat Bike Beach Race – March 22-24, 2019 Elite division starting line – US Open Fat Bike Beach Championship – Courtesy Bill Sessoms WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC – Already the largest fat bike beach race on the East coast and named one of the Top-20 festivals and events in 2018 by the […]
2019 LEADVILLE WINTER MTB SERIES TENNESSEE PASS NIGHT JAM JAN 19TH REG. AT 4 PM RACE STARTS at 6 PM $25 / $20 for CCW Members 12 MILE COURSE THROUGH THE TREES WITH A MIX OF NORDIC TRAILS AND A SWEET DH SINGLETRACK FINISH TENNESSEE PASS NORDIC CENTER @ SKI COOPER WINTERBIKE @ COPPER MTN […]
HUGH JASS at New Fane (N. Kettles) (WI) Cold Catfish Cup January 20th, 2019 (MN) Angry Catfish and the City of Woodbury Minnesota team up to sponsor this race at Carver Lake. I think that Sven and I were at the first running of this one back in the day. Click the number plate […]
Norpine Fat Bike Classic, Lutsen, MN The storied home of Paul Bunyan…Minnesota’s Northshore in January is the perfect setting for a fat-bike race. Part of the Great Lakes Fat Bike Series Event Calendar We’ve been loading some of our favorite events onto our Event Schedule. Every event was hugged onto the interwebs for super fun […]
5th Annual Iola Snow Bully Fat Bike Race Our Amigo Scott Cole runs this night-race up in Iola, Wisconsin. Online Registration: https://www.bikereg.com/2019-iola-snow-bully-fat-bike-race Be part of this fun event that kicks off the Iola Winter Carnival weekend! Event proceeds go towards helping the Iola Winter Sports Club maintain/ purchase grooming equipment for the trails. 6:00pm Race Start […]
Just Send It! The first of its kind in Wisconsin, Up To Snow Good dual slalom is an intense, heart-pounding and spectator friendly bike race. There will be costumes, music, rowdy crowds, klunkers and epic wipe-outs because this race is on snow! What is Dual Slalom? The format is simple: in less than 60 […]
I AM FAT January 6th, 2019 – Iowa City, Iowa My homies out in Iowa City throw down an old school Fat-Bike Enduro called the I AM FAT (Iowa’s Annual Majestic Fat-Ride Around Trueblood) This year’s race is a Team Only Format. Racing on random mixed teams is the best way to get people to know […]
Fatter by the Lake January 6th, 2019 – Zion Illinois How often do you get to be the poster gnome for a fat-bike event? No not the gnome in the left-hand corner the rider way out there on that sandbar might just be your weird uncle gomez. This is a group ride run by our […]
The Great Lakes Fat Bike Series is the largest fat bike racing series in the United States and showcases the best fat bike races in the Great Lakes Region. Check out the 2018-19 schedule (below) and visit www.greatlakesfatbikeseries.com for more information. Seeley Big Fat Race is Coming January 19, 2019 The 3rd annual Seeley Big […]
Hugh Jass RACE 03: 12/8/18 TREK HEADQUARTERS (WATERLOO, WI) Big Cheese Fatbike Series – 12/15/18 – Cottage Grove, WI Shelltrack Fat Bike Race – 12/15/18 – Minitowoc, WI Solstice Chase Fatbike Race 12/15/18 – Saint Croix Falls, Wisconsin Fatbikes by Candlelight 12/26/18 – Minocqua, Wisconsin Check Out the Fat-Bike Event Calendar We’ve been loading […]
Did someone say the magic words? Bikes & Beer? Our amigos at Otso Cycles are hosting a social ride starting and ending at Shakopee BrewHall. The ride will be heading west to Chaska and Caver. The first 25 riders will receive a limited run Otso/Shakopee Brewhall bottle opener. Hang out and grab a beer with the […]
It’s time to crank up the old fat-bike event calendar, so here’s an event that sounds like a blast and it’s coming up this weekend. Click the flyer and may the Schwartz be with you! Check Out the Fat-Bike Event Calendar We’ve been loading some of our favorite events onto our Event Schedule. Everything on our […]
Two-time SSUSA Champion, Spinner Ryerson interviews two-time SSUSA champion and recreation director of the SSUSA in Port Jervis New York this year, Mr, Dejay Birtch. It doesn’t get more seedy underbelly of cycling counter-culture than SSUSA. The event is steeped in tradition and the black arts, so to capture all of that grittiness we went down […]
Here’s an event for our fat-bike readers! The Wausau 24 at Nine Mile County Forest! Check out all of the Fat-Bike Categories! 6 Hour Racing Categories Solo Male Fat Bike Solo Women Fat Bike Solo Female Fat Bike Junior Solo Male Fat Bike Junior 12 Hour Categories Solo Male Fat Bike Solo Women Fat […]
Late last winter, the Fat Fish 40 Race Director, Alan Hane, listed their event on our fat-bike.com event calendar. The first thing that caught my eye was the aquatic name and then the fact that the race venue was in Wisconsin. (I thought to myself) Where the heck is Webster, Wisconsin? I hit up google maps and […]
Mountain Bike Australia in conjunction with Karunjie Event Management is pleased to present the inaugural Fat Bike National Championships to be held at Cable Beach, near Broom, Western Australia. Fat-Bike beach racing is coming to Western Australia next Saturday! You can register for the race here and you can visit the event page here. […]
Rustic ~Authentic ~Scenic ~Breathtaking Simply one of a kind. Visit https://www.fatfishrace.com/ for more information Check Out the Fat-Bike Event Calendar We’ve been getting loaded at some of our favorite events and adding them onto our Event Schedule. Everything on our event schedule was hugged onto the interwebs and represents super smurfy good times! […]
It seems like everyone that I know in Alaska knows about Valdez, however, up until a couple’a years ago, I hadn’t heard about one of the most beautiful spots to ride a fat bike in Alaska. Thanks to the Valdez Adventure Alliance and the Chugach Fat Bike Bash we can all get an eyeful! Daredevil […]
